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A moon of Uranus could have a hidden ocean, James Webb Space Telescope finds

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New evidence from the JWST suggests the source of this carbon dioxide could come from the interior of Ariel .

The discovery could supply an answer to a mystery surrounding this Uranian moon that has perplexed scientists.

Previous theories have suggested this happens as a result of interactions between Ariel 's surface and charged particles trapped in Uranus ' magnetosphere.

This information could then be applied to extrasolar planets, or "exoplanets".

The team's research was published on Wednesday ( July 24 ) in The Astrophysical Journal Letters .

It's hoped to better understand the planet’s complex magnetosphere, or determine whether these moons are potential ocean worlds.

The mission could unlock the keys to how the solar system formed, scientists say.

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